Planning

Many could miss out on a whopping £18 billion of ‘free money’ – because they don... Richard Jenkins

Kirkwall, Orkney islands

Orkney islands linked to gene mutation which increases cancer risk Sam Johnson

An aerial shot of the Galleries with the ramp up from Mesnes Street in the middle foreground

Exclusive aerial views of Wigan Galleries demolition work Charles Graham

Council and development chiefs at the Galleries

Groundbreaking finally takes place at £135m Wigan Galleries redevelopment Charles Graham

Hindley Green Business Park

Drive-thru eateries and new industrial units in Wigan business park revamp plan Sian Jones

These are the top 20 pre-holiday blunders for UK holidaymakers Richard Jenkins

Britons planning to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in style are being offered top tips on how to host the perfect street party

Retro How to host the perfect Queen's platinum jubilee street party - 6 tips to help y... Chris Page

Wigan Town Hall

Wigan Council planning portal crash mystery Joseph Timan

Top renovations UK homeowners are planning to get their homes ready to host on M... Floriane Laroche

Wigan has had relatively few conversions from offices to flats

Planning rules bypassed to turn Wigan offices into flats Katie Williams

Where to turn for help if you're struggling with low mood, loneliness or despair Sarah Wilson

The government has announced that pubs, restaurants and cafes must offer customers non-smoking areas outside (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pubs, restaurants and cafes will need to provide outside areas for non-smokers -... Helen Johnson